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GrayMatter Teams with Major U.S. County to Lead
5-Year IT/OT Infrastructure Modernization

 
 
 

CHALLENGE

A large U.S. county government tasked GrayMatter with consolidating a wide array of input sources from about 40 sites that provide drinking water treatment, wastewater processing and other services.

The primary objective was to develop a comprehensive 5-year spending plan focused on maintaining or upgrading the county's IT/OT infrastructure. 

To be successful, the project had to take into account diverse stakeholder perspectives and address the intricate details of cybersecurity, hardware and software needs.





FAST NUMBERS

~40 sites
5-year plan 

 

 

 

SOLUTION

 

Stakeholder Workshops

These workshops were instrumental in aligning the diverse objectives and expectations of various stakeholders, ensuring a unified vision for the project.

Cybersecurity Audit

GrayMatter conducted a thorough audit to assess the existing security landscape and identify areas of improvement that could be integrated into the overall plan.

Hardware/Software Evaluation

This evaluation was crucial in understanding the current state of the county’s infrastructure and determining the necessary upgrades or replacements.

 



Master Plan Document

This comprehensive document encapsulated the findings, strategies, and proposed actions in a coherent and actionable format.

Spending Plan

A detailed financial plan guides the county’s investment in IT/OT infrastructure over the next five years.

 

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RESULTS

Identification

Identification of 47 controllers in the ‘Active Mature’ lifecycle stage, providing a clear view of the equipment in need of attention.

SCADA Virtualization

The project also established a path for SCADA virtualization, which will enhance the efficiency of the county's control systems.

Improved Security

The cybersecurity audit’s findings improved security measures and helped to engage stakeholders in highlighting key improvement areas.

Strong Foundation

This strategic approach addresses both the immediate challenges and creates a foundation for the county’s IT/OT infrastructure.
 
 
 
 
 
 

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